complainant
/kəmˈpleɪnənt
/noun Law, British
A plaintiff in certain lawsuits.Both the complainant and the defendant were in the witness box over two days....
- The jury had every opportunity to assess the credibility of the witnesses, both complainants and appellant.
- The appellant met all three complainants in turn on that beach.
Origin
Late Middle English: from French complaignant, present participle of complaindre 'to lament' (see complain).
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